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CONTENTSLetter from the Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Lottery Dollars Benefit Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Lottery Successes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

25th Anniversary Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

New Media Initiatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Games and Winners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Retailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Financials

Independent Auditor’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Management Discussion and Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Summary Results of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 – 17

Notes to the Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 – 26

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Certification of Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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NEED COPY — Letter from the Director

Dear Readers:

We are now well into our 25th year of operation . This last year was the second best sales year on record . Although we would have liked to make it seven years in a row of record sales, we are proud of the work we are doing, and will continue to do .

The Minnesota Lottery is committed to being one of the best lotteries in the world, and to do so we must remain relevant in this modern and technological era . Companies that do not maintain a presence on the Internet do not maintain relevance with today’s consumers . We now have available to our players the ability to purchase and sample our games on our e-commerce website . The website includes the ability for real-time purchases of our draw games, as well as electronic instant tickets . And we continue to have a purchase limit of $50 per week .

We have not entered into this task lightly . We have reviewed research from around the world regarding similar action by other lotteries . Most of the European lotteries have been offering their products on the Internet for more than 10 years . The Canadian lotteries, Australian lotteries and many Asian lotteries now sell their products on the Internet . There has not been one jurisdiction where this practice is done that has shown harm to retail—in fact, they all show stronger retail sales and no increase in problem gambling . The most recent research shows an increase in overall gambling worldwide, with a decrease in problem gambling . We are hopeful that all of the responsible efforts of our industry to control problem gambling are paying off and that this problem will be controlled . We know that our products are mere entertainment to the vast majority of players and we want that to be the case for all .

We at the Minnesota Lottery are very appreciative of the support we receive throughout the state, and are very proud of all the good initiatives that are funded by Lottery proceeds . During FY14, almost $60 million went to the environment . Our parks are better and our waters are cleaner because of initiatives funded by the Minnesota Lottery . We have been as successful as we are because of forward thinking that has kept the interest of our players, and which we have a duty to continue . We are very thankful for our hard-working retailers as well as our players, and we hope that the Lottery serves all interests well .

Sincerely,

Ed Van PettenExecutive Director

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Lottery Dollars Benefit Minnesota Environmental funds that help to preserve, restore and enhance Minnesota’s environment and the state’s General Fund, which supports state services that include public education, local government assistance, public safety and environmental protection, receive a portion of every dollar played . Lottery sales have generated more than $2 .4 billion for these important programs since inception .

Ninety-two cents of every dollar spent on lottery tickets is returned to Minnesotans in the form of prize money, retailer commissions and contributions to the state.

For the eleventh consecutive year, the Lottery contributed more than $100 million to state programs.

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Como Regional Park in St . Paul is Minnesota’s most visited park, attracting nearly 2 million people annually .

Steps away from the Park’s more well-known attractions is an 18-acre natural area that Lottery proceeds helped to revitalize through an Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund grant: the Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom .

The $218,000 grant from the Trust Fund allowed for removal of non-native invasive species, restoration, trail development, the creation of seven unique outdoor study areas, signs to help direct visitors, and the addition of propagation gardens .

This is just one of the many projects that have been completed with funding from the Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund . Projects in each of Minnesota’s 87 counties have received funding from the Trust Fund .

2.4% Game & Fish Fund ($13 million)

2.4% Natural Resources Fund ($13 million)

6.1% Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund ($33 million)

5.2% Administration ($27 million)

3.3% Ticket & Lotto Game Vendor Expense ($17 million)

6.0% Retailer Commissions ($32 million)

61.7% Prizes ($328 million)

13.0% General Fund* ($69 million)

Fiscal Year 2014 Revenue: $531.6 million Contributions to State Programs: $127 million* Includes $1 million for compulsive gambling treatment and prevention

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S25th Anniversary CelebrationThe Lottery’s 25th anniversary year kicked off with an updated logo and “Chance is a Beautiful Thing” brand campaign . The anniversary logo is meant to portray the thrill of playing, while keeping the classic Minnesota elements from the original, including the iconic loon .

Performance painter and former America’s Got Talent finalist David Garibaldi helped unveil the Lottery’s anniversary logo at Target Field™ before a Minnesota Twins® game on April 17 .

New Media InitiativesSocial media sites have changed the way that people connect with brands . Whether people play the Lottery or not, they are now able to engage in the conversations that are taking place . Instagram and Pinterest are the newest additions to the Lottery’s social media presence, which also includes Facebook, Twitter and YouTube .

The mnlottery .com website was completely redesigned . The revamped site includes better content, an expanded winning numbers checker, social media sharing and mobile compatibility . Over 40 percent of all visitors are now on mobile and that number continues to grow .

Pictured at right is David Garibaldi painting the Lottery’s new logo at Target Field™ in celebration of the Lottery’s 25th anniversary .

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Players have won $5.9 billion in prizes since inception Powerball®

— Paul White of Ham Lake is Minnesota’s 22nd Powerball jackpot winner . His ticket, along with two sold in New Jersey, matched all six winning numbers to split the $448 .4 million jackpot on Aug . 7, 2013 . White claimed his share the next morning . When asked by a reporter during his news conference why he didn’t wait a while to claim the prize, he replied, “I have been waiting my entire life for this day .”

$1,000,000 Caesars® Jackpot — Adam Waller of Bethel won $1 million instantly and 30 players (pictured below) won VIP trips to Caesars Palace® in Las Vegas to play in the Minnesota State Lottery jackpot party .

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“Pickles” was the star of a successful advertising campaign for the $1,000,000 Caesars® Jackpot game . She was featured on television commercials as well as “lost cat” posters that were very attention-getting . People who called the phone number got information about the game and second-chance contest .

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— Mega Millions got a “mega-over .” The changes resulted in better overall odds of winning a prize, a $1 million second prize, a 5x multiplier and larger starting jackpots .

All or Nothing™ — All or Nothing launched on

Jan . 28, 2014; it is a lotto game with a twist . Match all the numbers: win $100,000! Match no numbers: win $100,000! Win either way! This is the first lotto game in Minnesota with twice-daily drawings

Minnesota Millionaire Raffle — The sellout streak continued for the popular Minnesota Millionaire Raffle . For the eighth straight year, all tickets sold out prior to the Dec . 31 end date .

On “lucky” Friday, June 13, Sherry Klatt-Villiard of Lake Park went to the store to purchase sugar . She ended up with something much sweeter: a $100,000 winning scratch ticket . This was her third big win . The first was in 2003 to claim a Ford Ranger XLT, which she won in a second-chance contest . “I just traded it in last year,” she said . The second big win was in 2012 when she and her husband, Gary Villiard, claimed a $1,074,739 Gopher 5® jackpot .

James Mattila of Blackduck won a $1 million Raffle prize . He and his wife Patricia (pictured) planned to use some of the prize to buy new vehicles and help out his parents .

New business owner Carlos Vega Vega of Cold Spring (middle) planned to use some of his $1 million prize to pay bills .

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tickets were added to the iLottery subscription site play options in February 2014 . Lotto games have been available on the site since 2010 .

iLottery is offered as a convenience to players who may need or want an alternative way to purchase their tickets .

Extensive controls in the system provide safeguards that prevent minors from purchasing tickets . Responsible gambling safeguards, including self-exclusion options and spending limits, are also part of the system . Geo-location technology ensures that purchases are made from within the state of Minnesota .

The Minnesota Lottery launched its first $50 scratch game in June 2014 .

FIRST $50TICKET!

The Minnesota Millionaire Raffle launch party was held at Mall of America© in November 2013 .

The Minnesota Lottery participated in the Stone Arch Bridge Festival in June 2014 .

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Ryan Scott of RoseauWin It All scratch game

Robert Bailey of St. PaulPowerball®

Annetta Allen of MinneapolisNorthstar Cash®

Betty Walters of RochesterSilver and Gold scratch game

Susan Larsen of IsantiBlack Cherry Crossword scratch game

Janet Nelson of Fergus FallsNorthstar Cash®

Samuel Jones of HibbingGroovy 7s scratch game

Tom Comeau of MinnetonkaWild Game Cash scratch game

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The approximately 3,100 lottery retailers in Minnesota earned an average of $10,266 per business during the fiscal year .

Retailers have earned more than $594 million in incentives and commissions since the Lottery began .

Top 10 fiscal year 2014 retailers1 . MSP Airport Foundation, St . Paul

2 . M & H Gas, Moorhead

3 . Orton’s Moorhead Food Mart, Moorhead

4 . Rainbow Foods, Minneapolis

5 . Cub Foods, Crystal

6 . Holiday Stationstores (Rice St .), St . Paul

7 . Cub Foods, Brooklyn Center

8 . East Grand Station, East Grand Forks

9 . M & H Gas, St . Paul

10 . Kwik Trip (E . Broadway St .), Winona

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LSIndependent Auditor’s ReportThe Director Minnesota State Lottery Roseville, Minnesota

Report on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Minnesota State Lottery as of and for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the Minnesota State Lottery’s basic financial statements .

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error .

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits . We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States . Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement .

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements . The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error . In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control . Accordingly, we express no such opinion . An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements .

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion .

Opinion

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the Minnesota State Lottery, as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, and the respective changes in financial position, and, cash flows thereof for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America .

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Independent Auditor’s Report (continued)Emphasis of Matter

As discussed in Note 1, the financial statements present only the Minnesota State Lottery, an Enterprise Fund of the State of Minnesota, and do not purport to, and do not, present fairly the financial position of the State of Minnesota, as of June 30, 2014, and the changes in its financial position for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America .

Other Matters

Required Supplementary Information

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the management’s discussion and analysis on pages 11 through 15 be presented to supplement the basic financial statements . Such information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context . We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements . We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance .

Other Information

Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements as a whole . The introductory section and statistical section are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the financial statements . The introductory and statistical sections have not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on them .

Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards

In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated October 13, 2014 on our consideration of the Minnesota State Lottery’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters . The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on internal control over financial reporting or on compliance . That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the Minnesota State Lottery’s internal control over financial reporting and compliance .

October 13, 2014

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Management Discussion and AnalysisOverview of the Financial Statements

This discussion and analysis includes an overview of financial activities regarding the financial performance of the Minnesota State Lottery for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 and should be read in conjunction with the transmittal letter and supplementary information included in this report . This report consists of three parts: management’s discussion and analysis, the basic financial statements and the notes to the financial statements . Included below and on the following pages are the financial highlights, summary of contributions to the State, summary results of operations for years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and a condensed version of the balance sheets as of June 30, 2014 and 2013 .

Financial Highlights

The Minnesota State Lottery had operating revenue of $531 .6 million in fiscal year 2014 . This was a $28 .9 million decrease from operating revenue in fiscal year 2013 . Lotto ticket sales and scratch ticket sales were down $17 .0 million and $11 .9 million respectively . A major factor in the decrease in operating revenues was Powerball sales which were $26 .7 million lower than the previous fiscal year . The lack of high jackpots in fiscal year 2014 compared to fiscal year 2013 was the leading cause of the decline in Powerball sales . The increase in Mega Millions sales in fiscal year 2014 of $11 .4 million over fiscal year 2013 along with the introduction of the new lotto game All or Nothing with sales of $3 .7 million in fiscal year 2014 helped compensate for a portion of the decline in Powerball sales .

Summary of Contributions to State

The Lottery contributed $127 .0 million to the State in fiscal year 2014, which was a 6 .0 percent decrease from the $135 .1 million contributed in 2013 . The following table provides detail on the total amounts transferred to the State as well as the source of the transfers provided to the State in the last two fiscal years .

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CONTRIBUTIONS TO STATE 2014 2013

Net proceeds to the State $81,683,294 $85,822,897

In-lieu-of-sales tax 34,548,528 36,425,843

Compulsive gambling contribution 1,188,372 1,718,101

Unclaimed prizes to the State 9,589,418 11,115,435

Total paid to State $127,009,612 $135,082,276

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Operating Income

A decrease in operating revenue versus last year is due largely to an $11 .9 million decline in scratch ticket sales as well as a $17 .0 million decline in Lotto sales due mainly to a lack of high Powerball jackpots compared to the two jackpots that exceeded $500 million in fiscal year 2013 . Operating revenue decreased $28 .9 million or 5 .2 percent in fiscal year 2014 versus fiscal year 2013 .

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses increased in fiscal year 2014 by $1 .2 million or 4 .7 percent from fiscal year 2013 due primarily to increases in salaries and benefits, occupancy costs and advertising .

SUMMARY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 2014 2013

Gross receipts $497,010,018 $524,064,062

Prizes, commissions and ticket costs 377,256,458 399,314,147

Gross profit 119,753,560 124,749,915

Operating expenses 27,449,582 26,228,324

Operating income 92,303,978 98,521,591

Non-operating revenues (expense):

Interest earned on investments 157,106 134,842

Unused Compulsive Gambling 1,041,628 511,899

Payments to State (not including sales tax) (93,502,712) (99,168,332)

Total non-operating revenue (expense) (92,303,978) (98,521,591)

Net Income $0 $0

Summary Results of Operations

General Fund $1,368,400,553 57%

Game & Fish Fund $155,158,907 6%

Natural Resources Fund $155,158,907 6%

Compulsive Gambling $37,801,349 2%

Other $38,418,030 2%

Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund $650,267,508 27%

The Lottery has contributed over $2.4 billion to the State since inception

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Scratch Games

Scratch game sales accounted for 66 .2 percent and 64 .9 percent of total operating revenue respectively for fiscal years 2014 and 2013 . Fiscal year 2014 scratch sales were down 3 .3 percent versus fiscal year 2013 . Total scratch sales were $351 .9 million in fiscal year 2014 and $363 .8 million in fiscal year 2013 .

Lotto Games

Total lotto game sales decreased in fiscal year 2014 due largely to the $26 .7 million decrease in Powerball sales . The major factor leading to the decrease in Powerball sales were a lack of high jackpots compared to the two jackpots that exceeded $500 million in fiscal year 2013 including the largest estimated Powerball jackpot ever of $600 million in May 2013 . A highlight of the year was that Mega Millions had record sales and experienced an 81 .2 percent increase in sales over fiscal year 2013 due mainly to two high jackpots of $636 million and $400 million . Also, a new game, All or Nothing, was introduced in January of fiscal year 2014 and had sales of $3 .7 million for the year . Total lotto sales were $179 .6 million in fiscal year 2014 and $196 .6 million in fiscal year 2013 .

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LSGROSS RECEIPTS BY GAME 2014 2013

Scratch ticket sales $351,912,194 $363,835,268

Lotto ticket sales:

Daily 3® 14,374,236 12,939,238

Gopher 5® 17,066,341 20,027,762

Powerball® 77,427,224 104,153,926

Powerball with Power Play® 2,485,438 2,969,839

Mega Millions® 25,408,255 14,019,200

Mega Millions with Megaplier® 1,536,563 1,102,376

Hot Lotto® 11,499,441 11,888,590

Sizzler® 1,156,486 1,076,822

Northstar Cash® 10,040,866 11,040,160

Minnesota Millionaire Raffle 5,999,680 5,991,700

All or Nothing™ 3,652,456 0

Progressive Print-N-Play® 8,956,637 10,400,056

Total lotto ticket sales 179,603,623 196,562,316

Operating revenue 531,515,817 560,397,584

Other income 42,729 92,321

Total operating revenue 531,558,546 560,489,905

Less in-lieu-of-sales tax 34,548,528 36,425,843

Gross Receipts $497,010,018 $524,064,062

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The Lottery is required to advance net proceeds to the State of Minnesota and, therefore, net position remains unchanged from year to year . In general, short term assets and liabilities will fluctuate with the activity of games being played and the timing of the year end cut-off related to our business cycle .

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Receivables

Cash and cash equivalents and receivables increased by $8 .0 million from fiscal year 2013 to 2014 . This is a direct result of higher sales at the end of the year relative to the prior year as well as a significant reduction in expenses taken in June of 2014 versus June of 2013 .

Capital Assets and Other Assets

Net capital assets decreased $328 thousand in fiscal year 2014 versus fiscal year 2013 . Purchases of capital assets totaled over $358 thousand with the significant purchases on vehicles of over $199 thousand, computer equipment of over $60 thousand and leasehold improvements of over $51 thousand . Net of depreciation, total retirements were $0 . See note 5 for more detail .

Other assets increased by $54 thousand in fiscal year 2014 from fiscal year 2013 due largely to prepaid expense which increased from $459 thousand in fiscal year 2013 to $503 thousand in fiscal year 2014 .

Due to State and State Agencies

The fiscal year 2014 increase of $3 .1 million was due to higher than expected prize expenses in fiscal year 2013 .

Prize Liability

Current accrued prizes increased by $6 .4 million in fiscal year 2014 . Contributing factors include lotto tickets that were unclaimed as of the end of fiscal year 2014 including a $1 million winning

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET 2014 2013

Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents $22,000,524 $14,488,291

Receivables 5,709,696 5,240,270

Inventory and prepaid expenses 1,447,510 1,393,423

Capital assets 1,354,219 1,681,910

Total Assets $30,511,949 $22,803,894

Liabilities and net assets:

Due to State and State Agencies $14,165,779 $11,115,435

Accounts payable & current accrued expenses 7,324,891 9,367,640

Prize liability 8,055,281 1,641,417

Long-term accrued expenses 965,998 679,402

Unrestricted net position (1,354,219) (1,681,911)

Net Assets Invested in capital assets 1,354,219 1,681,911

Net Position 0 0

Total Liabilities and Net Position $30,511,949 $22,803,894

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Powerball ticket from the March 26th drawing and a $100 thousand winning All or Nothing ticket from the March 16th drawing . Also, accrued scratch prizes expense was more reflective of our expectations in 2014 . 2013 scratch prizes paid exceeded expectations as well as the expenses accrued for that period resulting in a much lower Prizes payable figure .

Accounts Payable and Current Accrued Expenses

Accounts payable and current accrued expenses are down $2 .0 million from 2013 to 2014 due to a $2 .4 million decrease in payables for invoices received in June of fiscal year 2013 but not paid until fiscal year 2014 . The majority of the payables were invoices from the Minnesota Twins® as well as scratch game, online and advertising vendors . This was offset by increases in in-lieu-of-sales tax payable, accrued salaries and advance sales over fiscal year 2013 . In-lieu-of-sales tax payable increased by $216 thousand . Accrued salaries increased by $100 thousand, as salaries increased and the number of days accrued in fiscal year 2014 was nine days versus only eight days accrued in fiscal year 2013 . The increase of $128 thousand in advance sales is due to fiscal year 2014 ending on a Sunday versus fiscal year 2013 ending on a Monday .

BALANCE SHEETS — JUNE 30, 2014 AND 2013 2014 2013

Assets

Current Assets:

Cash and Cash Equivalents (Note 3) $22,000,524 $14,488,291

Accounts Receivable, Net (Note 4) 5,699,367 5,044,635

Interest Receivable 10,329 8,835

Scratch Ticket Inventory 944,691 934,072

Due from State (Note 8) 186,800

Prepaid Expense 502,819 459,351

Total Current Assets 29,157,730 21,121,984

Capital Assets, Net (Note 5) 1,354,219 1,681,910

Total Assets $30,511,949 $22,803,894

Liabilities and Net Position:

Current Liabilities:

Net Proceeds Due to State (Note 8) $4,576,361 $0

Unclaimed Prizes Due to State (Note 6) 9,589,418 11,115,435

Accounts Payable 2,581,499 5,068,410

In-Lieu-of-Sales Tax Payable 2,774,384 2,558,605

Prize Liability 8,055,281 1,641,417

Accrued Salaries and Benefits, Current (Note 7) 1,304,355 1,204,412

Advance Sales 664,653 536,213

Total Current Liabilities 29,545,951 22,124,492

Accrued Salaries and Benefits, Net of Current Portion (Note 7) 735,136 679,402

Accrued Rent (Note 9) 230,862

Total Noncurrent Liabilities 965,998 679,402

Total Liabilities 30,511,949 22,803,894

Net Position (Note 8):

Unrestricted Net Position (1,354,219) (1,681,911)

Net Investment in Capital Assets (Note 8) 1,354,219 1,681,911

Total Net Position 0 0

Total Liabilities and Net Position $30,511,949 $22,803,894

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LS STATEMENTS OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION — YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 AND 2013 2014 2013

Operating Revenues:

Scratch Ticket Sales $351,912,194 $363,835,268

Lotto Ticket Sales 179,603,623 196,562,316

Other Income 42,729 92,321

Total Operating Revenues 531,558,546 560,489,905

Less: In-Lieu-of-Sales Tax 34,548,528 36,425,843

Gross Receipts 497,010,018 524,064,062

Direct Costs:

Scratch Ticket Prizes 236,355,171 248,336,306

Lotto Ticket Prizes 91,637,479 98,737,043

Online Vendor Expense 9,923,920 10,680,681

Ticket Costs 7,482,509 8,076,972

Retailer Commissions and Incentives (Note 11) 31,857,379 33,483,145

Total Direct Costs 377,256,458 399,314,147

Gross Profit 119,753,560 124,749,915

Operating Expenses: (Note 12)

Advertising (Note 12) 7,259,771 6,876,833

Salaries and Benefits (Note 13) 12,009,934 11,212,065

Promotion 1,385,464 1,562,398

Purchased Services 1,767,946 1,643,988

Communication 617,198 560,299

Occupancy Costs (Note 9) 1,584,599 1,455,021

Supplies and Materials 1,156,897 1,150,457

Computer and Omnipoint Maintenance 359,474 341,139

Depreciation 686,017 836,044

Other Expense 622,282 590,080

Total Operating Expenses 27,449,582 26,228,324

Operating Income 92,303,978 98,521,591

Nonoperating Revenue (Expense)

Interest Earned on Investments 157,106 134,842

Payments to State:

Compulsive Gambling Contribution from Prize Fund (Note 10) (1,188,372) (1,718,101)

Unclaimed Prizes to State (Note 6) (9,589,418) (11,115,435)

Net Proceeds to State (Note 8) (81,683,294) (85,822,897)

Total Nonoperating Expense (92,303,978) (98,521,591)

Net Income 0 0

Net Position at Beginning of Year (Note 8) 0 0

Net Position at End of Year (Note 8) $0 $0

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LSSTATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 AND 2013 2014 2013

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Cash Received from Customers $530,989,525 $560,110,921

Cash Received from Other Income 42,729 92,321

Payments to State (In-Lieu-of-Sales Tax) (34,332,749) (36,734,539)

Payments to Employees (11,854,257) (11,212,280)

Payments to Suppliers (34,477,463) (31,686,188)

Payments to Retailers (31,857,379) (33,483,145)

Payments to Prize Winners (321,578,786) (349,780,221)

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 96,931,620 97,306,869

Cash Flows from Non-Capital Financing Activities:

Net Proceeds Paid to State (76,920,135) (91,802,162)

Compulsive Gambling Contribution Transfer (1,188,372) (1,718,101)

Unclaimed Prizes Transfer (11,115,435) (10,250,589)

Net Cash Used by Non-Capital Financing Activities (89,223,942) (103,770,852)

Cash Flows from Capital and Related Financing Activities:

Purchases of Capital Assets (358,325) (982,598)

Proceeds on Sale of Capital Assets 7,268 41,070

Net Cash Used by Capital Financing Activities (351,057) (941,528)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Investment Income 155,612 137,020

Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities 155,612 137,020

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 7,512,233 (7,268,491)

Beginning of Year Cash and Cash Equivalents 14,488,291 21,756,782

End of Year Cash and Cash Equivalents $22,000,524 $14,488,291

Reconciliation of Operating Income to Net Cash Provided by

Operating Activities:

Operating Income $92,303,978 $98,521,591

Adjustments to Reconcile Operating Income to Net Cash

Provided by Operating Activities:

Depreciation 686,017 836,044

Gain on the Disposal of Capital Assets (7,268) (41,070)

Net Change in Assets and Liabilities:

Scratch Ticket Inventory (10,619) (148,896)

Accounts Receivable (654,732) (335,571)

Prepaid Expenses (43,467) (80,288)

Other Liabilities (1,756,153) 1,261,931

Prize Liability 6,413,864 (2,706,872)

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $96,931,620 $97,306,869

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements .

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In 1988, Minnesotans voted to amend their Constitution to authorize a state-run lottery . In 1989, the Legislature approved and the Governor signed Minnesota Statutes Chapter 349A into law, officially creating the Minnesota State Lottery, the 33rd lottery in the country .

The Minnesota State Lottery (the Lottery), an Enterprise Fund of the State of Minnesota, is under the supervision and control of the Director of the Lottery, who is appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate . The Lottery net proceeds and proceeds from the in-lieu-of-sales tax on tickets sales are dedicated to the General Fund, the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, the Game and Fish Fund, and the Natural Resources Fund . The funds are used to enhance the state’s natural resources as well as public education, local government assistance, and public safety .

The financial statements present only the Minnesota State Lottery, an Enterprise Fund of the State of Minnesota and do not purport to, and do not, present the financial statements of the State of Minnesota .

Lottery revenue is generated by sales of scratch games and lotto games that include: Daily 3®, Northstar Cash®, Progressive Print-N-Play®, Gopher 5®, Powerball®, Power Play®, Mega Millions®, Megaplier®, Hot Lotto®, Sizzler®, All or Nothing™ and the Minnesota Millionaire Raffle game .

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Lottery is an agency of the State of Minnesota using proprietary type enterprise accounting . The financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as applicable to governmental units . Following are the significant accounting policies:

(a) Basis of Accounting

The financial statements of the Lottery have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting . Revenues are recorded when they are earned and expenses are recognized as incurred .

In March 2012, the GASB issued statement No . 65, Items Previously Reported as Assets and Liabilities . This Statement establishes accounting and financial reporting standards that reclassify, as deferred outflows of resources or deferred inflows of resources, certain items that were previously reported as assets and liabilities and recognizes, as outflows of resources or inflows of resources, certain items that were previously reported as assets and liabilities . This Statement is effective for the Lottery’s fiscal year 2014; therefore, it has been adopted as of June 30, 2014 . This Statement did not have a significant impact on the Lottery’s fiscal year 2014 financial statements .

(b) Budgetary Data

The Lottery is not legally required to adopt a budget and therefore budgetary comparison schedules are not included as supplementary information .

(c) Measurement Focus

A proprietary fund is accounted for using the “economic resources” measurement focus . This means that all assets and liabilities associated with its activity are included on its balance sheet . The proprietary fund type operating statement presents increases (revenues) and decreases (expenses) in total net position .

(d) Operating Revenues and Expenses

Operating revenues and expenses for a proprietary fund such as the Lottery are revenues and expenses that result from providing services and producing and delivering goods and/or services . Operating revenues are derived from providing various types of games . Operating expenses include commissions, prize costs, other direct costs of providing lottery games, and administrative expenses .

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Packs of scratch tickets are consigned to retail sales outlets and revenue is recognized upon settlement of ticket packs by retailers and are recorded at the sale price to the consumer . Sales of lotto tickets are recognized as operating revenue on the date of the draw for which the tickets were purchased . Revenues from future lotto ticket draw sales are not recognized until the date of the draw for which the tickets were purchased .

(e) Nonoperating Revenue and Expense

Nonoperating revenues are derived primarily from interest earned on cash balances held in the State Treasury and reserves held at the Multi State Lottery Association . Nonoperating expenses consist of appropriations required by law or statute, including the net proceeds to the State .

(f) Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include an amount in demand deposits as well as funds held in the State Treasury and invested by the State Board of Investment .

(g) Prizes and Reserves

Scratch ticket prize expense is recognized in accordance with the predetermined prize structure for each game and is accrued when revenue is recognized . High tier prizes for certain scratch ticket games may also be structured and paid as an annuity .

Prize expense for Daily 3® is recorded based upon the actual winners on the date of the draw . Prize expense for Progressive Print-N-Play® games are based on actual winners and are recorded at the time of sale . The prize expense for Northstar Cash® is recorded at 53 .3 percent of draw sales . The prize expense for Gopher 5® is recorded at 54 percent of draw sales .

Included in the Lottery Prize Liability at June 30, 2014 is a $1,040,682 prize reserve which reflects funds due to the State Treasury that have been set aside in the Lottery prize fund by the Director in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 349A .10, subdivision 2(b) to assure proper funding for future lottery prizes . The prize reserve at June 30, 2013 was $1,073,713 .

Prize expenses for Powerball®, Power Play®, Hot Lotto® and Sizzler® are recorded at 50 percent of draw sales; Mega Millions® and the Megaplier® are recorded at 51 percent and 50 percent of draw sales, respectively . All or Nothing™ is recorded at 60 .51% . All Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) games are recorded in accordance with the MUSL prize structure . The Powerball®, Power Play®, Hot Lotto®, Sizzler®, Mega Millions®, Megaplier®, and All or Nothing™ prizes are paid with funds held by MUSL . MUSL has established separate prize pool reserves for Powerball®, Power Play®, Hot Lotto®, Sizzler®, Mega Millions®, and Megaplier® to support payment of prizes in light of the remote possibility of claims greatly exceeding the expected amounts . In the event that the Lottery ceases to participate in one of these games, the Lottery may make claim to assets, if any, in the related prize pool reserve . The Lottery’s share of these prize reserves as of June 30, 2014 was as follows:

Powerball®/Power Play® $4,038,778

Mega Millions®/Megaplier® 1,015,308

Hot Lotto®/Sizzler® 1,511,072

All or Nothing™ 275,329

Total $6,840,487

These reserves held by MUSL are not included in these financial statements .

The Lottery participates in joint marketing campaigns for various events in order to maximize its marketing dollar and the exposure to the Lottery . In doing so, other entities may donate various prizes which are given out by the Lottery to its players . The Lottery recognizes other income when the donated prize is received and records prize expense when the prize is given to the player . The Lottery received $17,450 and $88,238 in donated prizes in fiscal year 2014 and 2013 respectively, which were subsequently given to players .

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Scratch ticket inventories are carried at cost using the specific identification method . Tickets are charged to operating expense over the estimated life of each scratch game .

(i) Capital Assets

Assets costing $5,000 or more are capitalized and are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation . Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis using estimated useful lives from three to seven years . Computer equipment, printers, and software costs are depreciated over three years . Vehicles, other than the warehouse truck, are depreciated over four years . Office equipment, lotto drawing equipment and signs are depreciated over five years . Office furniture and the warehouse truck and equipment are depreciated over seven years . Leasehold improvements are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the useful life or length of the lease . When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is recognized .

(j) In-Lieu-of-Sales Tax

From every dollar in Lottery sales, the Lottery sets aside six and one-half cents as in-lieu-of-sales tax and remits that amount monthly to the Commissioner of Revenue as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 297A .65 . Minnesota Statutes, Section 297A .94(e), provides that 27 .57% of the in-lieu-of-sales-tax is credited to the General Fund and the remaining 72 .43% is credited equally between the Game and Fish Fund and the Natural Resources Fund to be used for natural resources projects as specified by law .

(k) Income Taxes

The Lottery, as an agency of the State of Minnesota, is exempt from federal and state income taxes . Accordingly, the Lottery makes no provision for income taxes .

(l) Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period . Actual results could differ from those estimates .

3. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Minnesota Statutes, Section 349A .10, subdivision 7(a), requires the Lottery transfer all funds to a Lottery cash flow account in the State Treasury . Funds necessary to cover cash needs are transferred as needed from the State Treasury to the Lottery fund . Funds in this account earn interest, which is credited monthly to the Lottery’s account . Cash on deposit in the State Treasury and with financial institutions is insured . Cash on deposit is covered up to $250,000 per institution by the Federal Depository Insurance Corporation (FDIC) . At times, cash balances may be in excess of the FDIC insurance limit . As a result, the financial institutions are required to pledge securities as collateral to the Lottery in an amount equal to the funds in excess of the FDIC insurance limit . The securities are held in the name of the Lottery . Cash on deposit in the State Treasury is secured by depository insurance or a combination of depository insurance and collateral securities .

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT JUNE 30, 2014 AND 2013 2014 2013

Cash (checks issued but not yet presented for payment) ($389,738) ($136,013)

Cash on Deposit 22,390,262 14,624,304

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents $22,000,524 $14,488,291

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Available cash in the State Treasury is invested by the State Board of Investment . In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 11A .24, the State Board of Investment must invest in obligations and stocks of U .S . and Canadian governments, their agencies and their registered corporations, short-term obligations of specified high quality, restricted participation as a limited partner in venture capital, real estate, or resource equity investments, and restricted participation in registered mutual funds . Cash on deposit in the State Treasury cannot be tied to specific investment securities .

4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE – ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS

The following table summarizes the Lottery’s accounts receivable at June 30, 2014 and 2013:

5. CAPITAL ASSETS

Summary of changes in capital assets for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AT JUNE 30, 2014 AND 2013 2014 2013

Accounts Receivable $6,018,689 $5,388,114

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (319,322) (343,479)

Accounts Receivable, Net $5,699,367 $5,044,635

BEGINNING ENDINGCAPITAL ASSETS 2014 BALANCE ADDITIONS DISPOSALS TRANSFERS BALANCE

Depreciable Capital Assets:

Office Equipment & Furniture $1,896,211 $19,538 $1,915,749

Software Costs 1,134,251 23,342 1,157,593

Leasehold Improvements 1,485,847 51,812 1,537,659

Vehicles 999,202 199,566 (22,511) 1,176,257

Computer Equipment 1,330,320 60,856 1,391,176

Lotto Drawing Equipment 775,528 775,528

Express Point Machines 1,607,938 1,607,938

Signs 79,151 3,211 82,362

Warehouse Equipment 236,121 236,121

Total 9,544,569 358,325 (22,511) 0 9,880,383

Less-accumulated Depreciation:

Office Equipment & Furniture (1,717,085) (75,484) (1,792,569)

Software Costs (903,412) (98,108) (1,001,520)

Leasehold Improvements (1,388,202) (13,254) (1,401,456)

Vehicles (660,156) (151,760) 22,511 (789,405)

Computer Equipment (870,987) (183,540) (1,054,527)

Lotto Drawing Equipment (759,394) (16,133) (775,527)

Express Point Machines (1,266,627) (142,485) (1,409,112)

Signs (79,153) (215) (79,368)

Warehouse Equipment (217,642) (5,038) (222,680)

Total Accumulated Depreciation (7,862,658) (686,017) 22,511 0 (8,526,164)

Net Capital Assets $1,681,911 ($327,692) $0 $0 $1,354,219

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Depreciable Capital Assets:

Office Equipment & Furniture $1,854,506 $54,761 ($13,056) $1,896,211

Software Costs 895,310 238,941 1,134,251

Leasehold Improvements 1,444,364 41,483 1,485,847

Vehicles 1,002,777 151,645 (155,220) 999,202

Computer Equipment 947,052 383,268 1,330,320

Lotto Drawing Equipment 775,528 775,528

Express Point Machines 1,495,438 112,500 1,607,938

Signs 79,151 79,151

Warehouse Equipment 236,121 236,121

Total 8,730,247 982,598 (168,276) 0 9,544,569

Less-Accumulated Depreciation:

Office Equipment & Furniture (1,628,986) (101,155) 13,056 (1,717,085)

Software Costs (716,955) (186,457) (903,412)

Leasehold Improvements (1,375,238) (12,964) (1,388,202)

Vehicles (656,136) (159,240) 155,220 (660,156)

Computer Equipment (769,412) (101,575) (870,987)

Lotto Drawing Equipment (735,162) (24,232) (759,394)

Express Point Machines (1,022,193) (244,435) (1,266,628)

Signs (79,153) (79,153)

Warehouse Equipment (211,656) (5,986) (217,642)

Total Accumulated Depreciation (7,194,891) (836,044) 168,276 0 (7,862,659)

Net Capital Assets $1,535,356 ($146,554) $0 $0 $1,681,910

6. UNCLAIMED PRIZES

Effective July 1, 2003 pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 349A .08, subdivision 5, all unclaimed prizes will be transferred to the General Fund at the end of the fiscal year . The unclaimed prizes due to the State are $9,589,418 and $11,115,435 on June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively .

7. ACCRUED SALARIES AND BENEFITS

A liability is recognized for accrued salaries, post-employment benefit obligations, unpaid vacation, compensatory hours, vested severance and anticipated severance pay when earned . Non-vested severance pay is estimated based upon historical trends and current demographics . A schedule of the accrued salaries and benefits is as follows:

ACCRUED SALARIES BENEFIT 2014 2013

Accrued Salaries and Benefits:

Salaries Payable $419,942 $356,294

Compensated Absences 884,413 848,118

Total Current Accrued Salaries and Benefits $1,304,355 $1,204,412

Compensated Absences Payable $622,136 $581,402

Post Employment Obligations 113,000 98,000

Total Non-Current Accrued Salaries and Benefits $735,136 $679,402

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2014 $1,429,520 $1,168,564 ($1,091,535) $1,506,549

2013 $1,424,154 $1,052,865 ($1,047,499) $1,429,520

8. NET POSITION

Within 30 days after the end of each month, the Lottery is required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 349A .10, and subdivision 5 to deposit the net proceeds in the State Treasury . The monthly transfer of net proceeds leaves a zero balance in net position . Net Proceeds Due to State on the accompanying balance sheet for the month ended June 30, 2014 was $4,576,361 . In fiscal year 2013, the Lottery made deposits in excess of the net proceeds available for transfer; therefore, $186,800 was due from the State . Net investment in capital assets consist of capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation .

9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

(a) Risk Management

The Lottery is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts, checking, theft, damage to and destruction of assets, errors and omissions, injuries to employees, and natural disasters .

The Lottery participates in the State’s Risk Management Fund for property, liability, crime and automobile insurance coverage . The Lottery pays annual premiums for this coverage . The State’s Risk Management Fund covers all claims above the deductible . The Lottery has not experienced any settlements in excess of coverage in the past three years .

The areas of insurance coverage, limits and deductibles as of June 30, 2014 are as follows:

COVERAGE LIMITS DEDUCTIBLES

Property $6,741,515 $1,000

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Bodily Injury & Property Damage $500,000/$1,500,000 $500

Primary Crime

Employee Dishonesty, Money & Securities $25,000 $1,000

General Liability $500,000/$1,500,000 None

Excess Crime

Employee Theft $1,000,000 $25,000

Forgery or Alteration $1,000,000 $25,000

Theft of Money & Securities $75,000 $25,000

Robbery, Safe Burglary—Other Prop . $75,000 $25,000

Outside Premises $75,000 $25,000

Computer Fraud $1,000,000 $25,000

Funds Transfer $1,000,000 $25,000

Money Orders & Counterfeit Paper Currency $1,000,000 $25,000

The Lottery participates in the State’s workers’ compensation program . The Workers’ Compensation Alternative Cost Allocation Account (WCACAA) funds approximately 15% of the total workers’ compensation costs annually . Funds are collected up-front through a premium based on each agency’s unique exposure and experience . The Lottery paid a premium of $30,949 in fiscal year 2014 and $31,649 in fiscal year 2013 .

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(b) Operating Leases

The Lottery is committed under various operating leases for building and office space . For the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the lease expense was $1,271,868 and $1,183,116, respectively . This is net of sublease rental income of $346,085 and $336,371 in 2014 and 2013, respectively . Sublease rental income is included within occupancy costs in the financial statements . Future minimum lease payments for existing lease agreements are:

The total amount of lease payments is being charged to Occupancy Costs on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases . The difference between the lease expense and amount paid is recorded as accrued rent .

10. COMPULSIVE GAMBLING TREATMENT CONTRIBUTION PROVIDED FROM PRIZE FUND

Minnesota Laws 1998, Chapter 407, Article 8, Section 11 directed the Lottery to pay $340,000 annually from the prize fund to a special Indian Gaming account in the State Treasury . Funds in this account are transferred to the Department of Human Services for compulsive gambling treatment programs .

Minnesota Laws 2011, Chapter 101, Article 1, section 36 appropriated $225,000 for fiscal year 2013 from the prize fund to the Gambling Control Board for a grant to the state affiliate recognized by the National Council on Problem Gambling to be used for public awareness, education, training of treatment providers, and research (of this appropriation $50,000 each year is contingent on contribution of non-state matching funds) .

Minnesota Laws 2013, Chapter 108, Article 14, section 2, subdivision 1 appropriated $1,890,000 for fiscal years 2015 and 2014 from the Lottery Prize Fund to the Department of Human Services for statewide compulsive gambling treatment programs . The programs’ services are designed to increase public awareness of problem gamblers and their families, and research relating to problem gambling .

11. RETAILER COMMISSIONS AND INCENTIVES

Retailer commission is set by Minnesota Rule 7856 .4030, subpart 1 as 5 .5% of the price of each lottery ticket sold by a retailer and 1% of the amount of each winning lottery ticket cashed by a retailer .

OPERATING LEASES—YEAR ENDING JUNE 30 LEASE AMOUNT

2015 $1,422,711

2016 1,449,351

2017 1,436,159

2018 1,351,613

2019 1,173,557

2020 to 2023 4,935,388

Total $11,768,779

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Gross revenue is defined in law as ticket sales and all other income less in-lieu-of-sales tax . Direct costs are expenses that are a direct function of lottery sales, which include all prize payouts, retailer commissions and incentives, amounts paid to produce and deliver scratch lottery tickets, and amounts paid to an outside vendor to operate and maintain an on-line gaming system . Operating costs include all other expenses of the Lottery .

Minnesota Statutes, Section 349A .10, subdivision 3 limits the Lottery’s advertising costs to 2 .75 percent and operating costs to 9 percent of gross revenue . Minnesota Laws 2011 1st Special Session, Chapter 10, Article 1, section 33 and Minnesota Laws 2009, Chapter 101, Article 1, section 18 provides that notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 349A .10, subdivision 3, the operating budget must not exceed $29,000,000 in fiscal year 2013 .

Minnesota Statutes, Section 349A .10, subdivision 3 limits the Lottery’s advertising costs to 2 .75 percent and operating costs to 9 percent of gross revenue . Minnesota Laws 2013, Chapter 142, Article 1, section 17 provides that notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 349A .10, subdivision 3, the operating budget must not exceed $30,500,000 in both fiscal years 2014 and 2015 .

The Lottery is in compliance with the statutory limits on advertising and operating costs . Advertising costs as a percentage of gross revenue were 1 .46 percent and 1 .31 percent for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively . Operating costs as a percentage of gross revenue were 5 .52 percent and 5 .00 percent for the years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively .

13. RETIREMENT PLANS AND POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The Lottery is involved in two pension programs as follows:

(a) General Plan — Defined Benefit Pension Plan — Statewide:

Plan Description

The Lottery contributes to the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS), which is a cost-sharing multiple-employer defined benefit pension plan administered by the MSRS . The plan provides retirement and disability benefits, annual cost of living adjustments, and death benefits to qualifying plan members and beneficiaries . Benefit provisions are established and may be amended by state statute and vest after three years of credited service . MSRS issues a publicly available financial report that includes financial statements and required supplementary information for MSRS . That report may be obtained by contacting MSRS at 651-296-2761 or www .msrs .state .mn .us .

Funding Policy

Plan members are required to contribute 5 .5% of their annual covered salary and the Lottery is required to contribute at an actuarially-determined rate . The Lottery’s current rate is 5 .5% of annual covered payroll . The contribution requirements of plan members and the Lottery are established and may be amended by state statute . The Lottery contributed 100% of the required contributions for the years ending June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 .

The Lottery’s contributions to MSRS for the years ending June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012 were as follows:

DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN — GENERAL PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO MSRS —YEAR ENDING JUNE 30 2014 2013 2012

$424,617 $400,410 $363,195

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Plan Description

The Lottery contributes to the MSRS, which is a multiple-employer defined contribution plan administered by the MSRS . The plan provides retirement and disability benefits, and death benefits to qualifying plan members and beneficiaries . Benefit provisions are established and may be amended by state statute and vest immediately . MSRS issues a publicly available financial report that includes financial statements and required supplementary information for MSRS . That report may be obtained by contacting MSRS at 651-296-2761 or www .msrs .state .mn .us .

Funding Policy

Plan members are required to contribute 5 .5% of their annual covered salary and the Lottery is required to contribute 6 .5% of the annual covered payroll . The contribution requirements of plan members and the Lottery are established and may be amended by state statute . The Lottery contributed 100% of the required contributions for the years ending June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 .

The Lottery’s contributions to MSRS for the years ending June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:

The Lottery provides other postemployment benefits (OPEB) as part of its total employee compensation package . GASB statement No . 45 “Accounting and Financial Reporting by Employers for Postemployment Benefits Other than Pensions” requires the Lottery to report OPEB on the face of its financial statements . The Lottery implemented GASB Statement No . 45 in Fiscal Year 2008 . Total adjustments related to the OPEB Liability for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $15,000, ($11,000) and $21,000, respectively .

DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN — UNCLASSIFIED PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO MSRS — YEAR ENDING JUNE 30 2014 2013 2012

$32,908 $31,020 $34,131

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CONTACT INFORMATIONLottery Headquarters 2645 Long Lake Road Roseville, MN 55113 (651) 635-8273

Regional Offices

Detroit Lakes 1641 Highway 10 West Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 (218) 846-0700

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Virginia 130 Chestnut Street Virginia, MN 55792 (218) 748-2450

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